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Pair of Early 20th Century Dome Top Crystal Bag Chandeliers 8"
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Pair of Early 20th Century Dome Top Crystal Bag Chandeliers 8"

1920 - 1940
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Pair of early 20th century cut glass crystal bag chandeliers with domed glass tops, graduated rows of faceted crystal drops and cut glass ball finials. Each fitted with a B22 (large bayonet) bulb holder.

sku 4036

Dimensions in centimetres:

H: 50

W: 20

D: 20

Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated these Crystal Bag Pendant Lights to the 1930s.

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SA1241402
Dealers Internal Reference
4036
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description
Pair of early 20th century cut glass crystal bag chandeliers with domed glass tops, graduated rows of faceted crystal drops and cut glass ball finials. Each fitted with a B22 (large bayonet) bulb holder.

sku 4036

Dimensions in centimetres:

H: 50

W: 20

D: 20

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated these Crystal Bag Pendant Lights to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241402
Dealers Internal Ref
4036
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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A pair of early 20th-century crystal bag pendant lights featuring dome glass tops and cascading cut glass drops hanging from brass chains.
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Rupert Landen Antiques

Rupert Landen Antiques
Telephone 07974 732472
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Hartslock Bridleway
Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
United Kingdom
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A pair of early 20th-century crystal bag pendant lights featuring dome glass tops and cascading cut glass drops hanging from brass chains.
Pair of Early 20th Century Dome Top Crystal Bag Chandeliers 8"
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  • ObjectCeiling Lighting
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialCrystal, Glass, Brass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDome glass tops, Cut crystal drops, Brass chain suspension, Glass finials

This pair of early 20th-century ceiling lights exhibits a French Chateau style, formed from clear crystal, glass, and brass. Each fixture features a domed glass top, graduated rows of faceted crystal drops, and a cut glass ball finial, suspended from a brass chain. The visible hardware includes a B22 large bayonet bulb holder on each piece, while the transparent glass and multifaceted crystals reflect light throughout the design. Each pendant measures 50 cm in height, 20 cm in width, and 20 cm in depth. These lighting fixtures hang from a ceiling to illuminate interiors such as hallways, dining rooms, or bedrooms, providing direct overhead illumination. The combination of brass suspension chains and cascading crystal drops integrates traditional materials into domestic spaces, casting patterns when illuminated. The matched pair creates a balanced arrangement when installed together or separately within a home.

FAQs

A crystal bag or basket chandelier features a tapered glass or metallic canopy from which tiered strings of crystal octagons or drops are suspended, forming a pouch or bag shape. Originating in 19th-century Europe, this style was designed to maximize illumination and light dispersion in smaller rooms or hallways.

Period chandeliers typically combine heavy lead crystal or hand-cut glass prisms with brass, bronze, or copper alloy frames and chains. Higher lead content in early crystal allowed for sharper faceting and greater refraction of light.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit hand-cut glass with subtle variations in facet edges, original brass chain fittings showing natural surface oxidisation, and hand-bent wire pins securing the glass drops to the frame.

These compact fixtures work well hung in pairs over a kitchen island, installed in a narrow hallway, or positioned above bedside tables to provide ambient lighting while adding architectural texture.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre feather duster. For deeper cleaning, gently wipe individual crystal drops using a lint-free cloth dampened with a mild solution of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water, ensuring all electrical components remain dry.
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